Anatomy 
Is a Labial Frenectomy Necessary After Braces?(33)
A couple of months ago, my sister called to ask my opinion about a frenectomy that the orthodontist had suggested for my nephew. After discussing it with the orthodontist, my sister decided to postpone the frenectomy for the time being. Since then, it seems that I’ve had more than a few questions about the necessity [...]
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Three Videos of Laser Lingual Frenectomy Procedures
A lot of people delay getting things done due to a fear of the unknown. A few months ago, I wrote about how children might need to get frenectomies. I think that the whole procedure can be better understood through the use of video. Many people who are tongue-tied don’t want to get a lingual [...]
A Popping Click When You Open Your Jaw Is Pretty Common
If you experience a popping sound, a grating sound, or a click when you open your mouth, you’re not alone. Many people have slight problems with their jaw joint, which is formally known as the temporomandibular joint, or TMJ for short. Whenever we want to open our mouth, our jaw glides down and forward to [...]
The Anatomy of a Tooth
Have you ever wondered what makes a tooth so strong? The anatomy of a tooth is very simple compared to the human body. Every tooth in your mouth has two major portions: a crown and a root. The crown of the tooth is normally the portion that you can see inside your mouth. It is [...]
What a Frenectomy is and Why Your Child Might Need One
Lisa, a reader from Idaho recently took her children to the dentist. The dentist remarked that one of her children might need a frenectomy. Unsure of exactly what a frenectomy was, Lisa opted to learn more about the procedure instead of subjecting her child to surgery. What is a Frenectomy? A frenectomy is simply the [...]
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